Southgate Street is in Winchester and in Winchester district. SO23 9AA is located in the St Michael electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Winchester. This postcode has been in use since 2002-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southgate Street, Winchester, SO23 9AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO23 9DZ, SO23 9EB, SO23 9DY, SO23 9HH, SO23 9DX, SO23 9DR, SO23 9HJ, SO23 9BX, SO23 9GN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO23 9AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 51.4% | -4.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 44.6% | 48.6% | 4.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SO23 9AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.9% | 51.1% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 31.1% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.1% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 7.1% | -4.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.6% | 51.7% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 34.1% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 10.1% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SO23 9AA this area, 4.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 62.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 4.3% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 9% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17.9% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.2% | 62.4% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 28.6% |
| Other | 7.8% | 1.1% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 93.4% | 84.3% | -9.1% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 71.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 71.3% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 71.3% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 10.5% | 6.7% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 7.8% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southgate Street was 459.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 217.9% higher than the St Bartholomew average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southgate Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in St Bartholomew and the 6th highest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 264.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 17 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-11-01 | £364,600 |
| Flat 10 17 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-02-19 | £278,242 |
| Flat 10 17 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2022-05-12 | £256,519 |
| Flat 9 17 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £351,500 | 2021-09-30 | £348,921 |
| Flat 3 17 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-06-25 | £434,083 |
SO23 9AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SO23 9AA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services Bereweeke Road , SO22 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede Church of England Primary School Gordon Road , SO23 7DD | 4out of 4 | 708 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Church of England Primary School Browning Drive , SO22 5AR | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School St Catherine's Road , SO23 0PS | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winnall Primary School Garbett Road , Winnall SO23 0NY | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Faith's Church of England Primary School St Faith's Road , St Cross SO23 9QB | 4out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings' School Romsey Road , SO22 5PN | 4out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Beaufort School Priors Dean Road , Harestock SO22 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Symonds College Owens Road , SO22 6RX | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Westgate School Cheriton Road , SO22 5AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanwick Lodge Care of: Hampshire County Council , Castle Avenue SO23 8UJ | - not rated | 79 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pilgrims School 3 The Close , SO23 9LT | - not rated | 615 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winchester College College Street , SO23 9NA | - not rated | 707 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| University of Winchester Sparkford Road , SO22 4NR | - not rated | 717 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne School Athelstan Road , SO23 7GA | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Du Vin | 14 Southgate Street, Winchester | 22 yd | |
| Proudfoot & Co. | 30 St Thomas Street, Winchester | 68 yd | |
| Bento Factory | 3 St Thomas Street, Winchester | 101 yd | |
| Anita's Kitchen | 65A High Street, Winchester | 110 yd | |
| Cupp Bubble Tea Winchester | 98 High Street, Winchester | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Exchange | 9 Southgate Street, Winchester | 22 yd | |
| The Old Vine | 8 Great Minster Street, Winchester | 136 yd | |
| Royal Oak | Royal Oak Passage, Winchester | 137 yd | |
| O'Neills Also Trading As Burger Dudes | O'Neill's, 90 - 92 High Street | 149 yd | |
| The Old Gaol House | 11 - 11A Jewry Street, Winchester | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catch Fish And Chips | 66 St Georges Street, Winchester | 302 yd | |
| Mooboo | Unit 28, The Brooks | 387 yd | |
| Marse | Unit 30, The Brooks | 396 yd | |
| City Fish Bar | 5 De Lunn Buildings, Jewry Street | 429 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 49 Upper Brook Street, Winchester | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco, 120 - 121 High Street | 270 yd | |
| Marks And Spencers Including Cafe | Marks And Spencer Plc, 134 - 140 High Street | 325 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 10 Middle Brook Street, Winchester | 452 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd, 2 Middle Brook Street | 452 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited (Co-op) | Co-op, 16A City Road | 486 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ÉNergie Fitness Winchester THE BROOKS THE BROOKS MIDDLE BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Winchester) JEWRY STREET | health and fitness suite | 386 yd |
| The Pilgrims School THE CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 496 yd |
| New Energy Fitness FRIARY HOUSE FRIARY HOUSE MIDDLE BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| Winchester College COLLEGE STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 559 yd |
| River Park Leisure Centre GORDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 776 yd |
| University Of Winchester SPARKFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 779 yd |
| Riverside Indoor Bowling Club GORDON ROAD | indoor bowls | 816 yd |
| Winchester Lido Sports Association HYDE CHURCH LANE | 825 yd | |
| The Winchester Hotel And Spa WORTHY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 927 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.